NHTSA Complaint #10075381 — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10075381
Vehicle	1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	March 1, 2004
Date Filed	June 14, 2004
Mileage	62,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

BOTH CONTROL ARMS FAILED ON 1999 PASSAT GLX @ 60000 MILES ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. REPAIR COVERED BY VW EXTENDED WARRANTY TO THE TUNE OF $689 PER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THESE CONTROL ARMS SHOULD NOT BE FAILING! STEERING, CONTROL, AND TIRE WEAR SUFFER SERIOUS IMPAIRMENT AS A RESULT OF THESE FAILURES.*AK

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